Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-12-17

hardy species. Two plants to each lot; 25c.
per lot by express.
Date Palms.-A small number of seed
ling date palms from seed produced by the
late +. Won Borstel of Lower California
Will be sent to localities where the con-
dltions seem to favor the plant. 1t is pos
slole some OF these seedlings may prove
especially adapted to California. Mr.. Won
Borstel succeeded in securing early ripen-
Ing varieties and furnished US seed from
them. We wish to place the trees in care
Jul hands. Two plants to each 25c per
lot by express.
Melon Tree (Cdrica papaya).-Plants
grown from seed of fruit procured from
Mexico by G. P. Rixford. The growth and
| iruitIng of this tree in San Diego las de-
scrlbed in our last annual report, page 116),
and elsewhere in frosiless situations in this
State, commend it for trial in strictly Their
NAL belts to determine how far it will prove
hardy. 1t is highly ornamental in form
and in bloom, and its fruit very desirable
| We have but a small stock, and reserve the
right to place them only in what seems to
US promising situations. Two plants in
each lot; 25c per lot by express
Silician Sumac (RhuS cOriarid) This is
| the true tanners sumac of which large i'm
| portations are made from the Mediterranean
region. Our plants have matured seed this
rooted plants, two to each lot; 25c per lot
by express.
The Tea Plant.-Seedlings grown from
japanese seed, and donated by A. Chabot,
of Oakland. Tea plants thrive in many
parts of California, and in some cases
the leaves are gathered for home use. We
can furnish a limited number in lots of
three plants each; 25c per lot by express.
GRASSES AND FORAGE PLANTS.
Schrader's Bronze Grass (Bronl,ss ,snio.
loideS).--This grass is fully discussed in our
last annual report. 1t is proving valuable
in many situations, and should have further
introduction in new localities. Seed in 3-oz
packets &c each by mail.
Hungarian Bronze Grass Bromus inermis)
Also promising grass deserving wider
trial. Seed in 3-oz. packets cents each
by mail.
Many-Flowered Millet Grass (l[iiium
DlultiRorum)-Ou correspondents speak
very highly of this grass and others should
try it. 1t seems best adapted to the warmer
parts of the State. Seed is very small :;
l o. packets cents each by mail.
4ello INFLOW Maize-rhis is a variety of
sorghum. The seed is donated for Gistri-
button by L. A. Bonine, of Lamanda Park,
Los Angeles county. Mr.. Bonine has
tried this variety in comparison with
corn" and considers it much superior to
either in yield Of seed and fodder
Snail Glover (Medicago turbindtd)-An
annual starting in to grow early, making a
dense growth and covering the ground
thickly with pods twice the size of burr
clover pods and smooth, so that they will
not cling to the wool of sheep. Prelimin-
airy trials indicate considerable value.
Seed in 3-oz. packets 5 cents each by mail.
Black Medic (AfedicGgo lupulind)-The
growth of this plant without water, in the
University garden, and in other situations
where it has taken root commends it
highly for wider trial. 1t is persistent
grower, and makes deep and dense mat
of foliage. Seed in 1-oz. packets cents
each by mail.
Tagasaste (Cytisits prohfcrus al5us)-This
is a leguminous shrub from the Canary
Islands, where it furnishes much pastur
age on dry hillsides. In the University
garden it has grown to ten feet in hight
and is apparently oyergrown under toe
kind conditions, though it has had nc
water. l. should be tried on dry hillsides
where it may prove more nearly what
Baron Won Mueller describes it" tall
herb, recommended as fodder plant in
countries exposed to drought" Wewould
especially like to have it tried On sheep and
goat ranges. Pour hot water on the seed
and let stand twelve hours before planting
Seed in 1-oz. packets; &C. each by mail.
Salt Bushes (Aripler sp.)-Our last re-
port Up. 93) contains quite contradictory
reports as to the value Of these plants,
| which are especially recommended for sa-
line soils. They are found to be of great
value in Australia in such situations, and
some California growers speak well of
| them. We have good lot of rooted plants,
which we send in lots of each 25c per
lot by express.
FIBER PLANTS.
We offer again the fiber plants, of which
quite a number were sent out last year:
New Zealand Flax (PhOrmiunl tenar)-
Grows well in the coast regions of the
State. Valuable for tying plants, vines,
etc. Five plants to the lot; 25c. per lot by
express.
Esparto Grass (Stipa tenaciSsima)-Grows
well on sandy beaches within reach of salt
water, and in some other situations. Used
for cordage, basket-weaving and paper
making. Ten plants to the lot; 25c. per
lot by express.
Ramie (Boehmeria candizans).-The fam
Gus China grass Several processes are
now being advocated as successful in ex-
tracing the fiber, and some foresee an i'm
portant industry resulting therefrom.
Ten plants to the lot 25c. per lot by ex-
press.
Fiber Flaxes.-Four varieties of Linun
,tsitatiSsimttpl grown in Europe especially
for fiber ; reach twice or thrice the hight of
the kind commonly grown for seed. Seed
of one or more varieties in one pound sacks;
20c each by mail.
GRAPES, ROOTS AND CUTTINGS.
The Wild Arizona Vine Vitis Arizonica)
| To those residing in regions already in
| tested and wishing to test this resistant
stock in new situations we will send rooted
vines thoroughly disinfected. Five to each
lot; Csc. per lot by express.
Huasco.-The raisin grape from Chile
| Though the value of this variety as COM
pared with the Muscat is not fully estab-
lished, it appears that in some situations it
is especially good. Cuttings by mail 15c.
per bundle of H.
Asiatic Vines.-The peculiar appearance
of these vines Vuis Romaneti and Spipo vitis
! Ddrida) and the interest which pertains to
their undetermined value in this State
makes them desirable to amateurs and ex-
perimenters. Cuttings by mail 15c. per
| bundle of II.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Chick-pea (Cfcer orietinum) This is a
variety of the species which is so highly
| esteemed in France and other countries of
Southern Europe for the same purpose as
| lentil. 1t is the basis of the ptlree d,r crou-
tons, so popular in Paris. Cultivated like
other peas, the pod being gathered before
the seeds are perfectly ripe Sent in 1-oz.
! packets &c. each.
Chuna.-Another variety of chick-pea
brought from East India in 1886 by Miss
Luella Kelly and donated to the University
| by K. E. Wood, of st. Helena 1t is a
brown seeded variety. The seeds are eaten
| by the natives in curries, cakes, ETC., and
are also very fattening for cattle. Sent in
1-oz. packets; &c. each.
Quinoa (Chenopodiun. inoa).-The seed
of this plant has been offered to California
experimenters for several gears, but does
not attract much attention. The plant is
highly esteemed in Peru, and is favorably
mentioned by travellers. The seed is used
for food, being prepared for the table as
beans are. 1t is also possible that it would
be valuable for poultry and stock. 1t
should have a wider trial. Sect in 1-oz.
packets &c. EACH
| Buckwheat.-We have two varieties
| from the Orient one called "Asiatic,n the